AK Automotive offer a two day electric vehicle training course covering electric and hybrid electric vehicle systems and also offer the IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Electric Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities for those working in the motor industry who would like to obtain a nationally recognised qualification in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Electric vehicle training courses from AK Automotive.
Electric & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems
Technical training course
Duration: 2 days
Location: available for on-site training
IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle
Routine Maintenance Activities
Qualification ID No: 603/1466/7
Location: available for on-site training
Courses are aimed at vehicle mechanics, technicians and apprentices working in the motor industry who would like to learn more about high voltage electrical systems on modern electric and hybrid electric vehicles.
Electric & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems
From AK Automotive
Course introduction
Electric and hybrid electric drive vehicles now make up a high percentage of vehicles on UK roads. Many garages – including those in the independent sector – are seeing more of these vehicles coming in for service, repairs and other routine maintenance activities.
Paint and body shops, vehicle recovery and emergency services first responders also need to have a greater awareness of the high voltage hazards and other dangers associated with working on and around electric and hybrid electric vehicles.
The motor industry is undergoing a milestone transition as it moves away from fossil fuel burning internal combustion engines to net zero emissions.
Two of the main challenges facing electric vehicle manufacturers have been the achievement of longer driving ranges and shorter battery charging times. These challenges are being addressed as high voltage battery chemistry and battery management system technologies evolve.
The single most significant feature of electric and hybrid electric vehicles is the high voltages of the drive systems they use – up to 800 volts on some of the latest vehicles.
Such voltages pose lethal risks of injury from electric shock. Workshop personnel, more than ever before, need to have higher awareness of electrical health and safety, a better understanding of electrical theory, and a sound working knowledge of electric vehicle high voltage drives and control systems.
The UK government’s ban on sales of new petrol and diesel only powered cars has been pushed back and will come into force in 2035.
In the meantime, the pace of infrastructure development to support Slow and Fast AC charging and Rapid DC and Ultra-rapid DC charging of electric vehicles continues, with an already extensive and ever expanding network of public charging stations now in place across the country.
The Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Systems two day training course from AK Automotive is aimed at those working in the motor industry who would like to gain a better working knowledge of how these vehicles work. It covers essential health and safety awareness, tools and equipment requirements and explains the disciplines required for working on and around modern electric and hybrid vehicles.
This course is available from AK Automotive for on-site delivery.
More information – contact AK Automotive
Electric vehicle training
AK Automotive specialise in delivering on-site training. To enquire about an on-site training course with AK Automotive including the IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities, please contact Tony Kitchen at AK Automotive directly.
Telephone: 00 44 (0)7484 831 015
E-mail: tony@akautomotivetraining.co.uk
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Page last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023